Haven't yet read through the thread as I was watching it half an hour behind. I would imagine Ant has got himself a ban from the board - the officials gave them nowt.

McGuire and Leuluai share the record as the only players who can commit 6/7 fouls per game and stil get 'he's not that kind of player' or 'there was no malice in it' every single time.

Great coverage on the Beeb by the way, loved it. Great game, rugby league innit.

I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.

Oh, and Hardaker's claims to be a safer option under the high ball than the incumbent England number 1 look decidedly ropy to me - great player though he is on attack.

Absolutely. The raving reviews of Zack I've been hearing made me think he'd changed somewhat, but his defensive positioning and decision-making (as well as that balls-up) were below standard all afternoon.

I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.

1. I thought that the BBC camera work was poor. Close ups at the play the ball were Ok but then the camera retreated in to the distance so that the players appeared to be midgets. This must be improved by the World Cup.

2. Very impressed with the analysis and summaries of Jon Wilkin. very articulate. I hope the Rugby League make good use of him in the future.

3. Earl Crabtree was immense. For a big man his work rate and tackling were extraordinary. he too is an articulate talker even after a 70 minute playing effort.

Besides the fact that, as pointed out earlier, Ganson initially called the ball 'on the ground' based on the same camera shot he eventually disallowed it on.

I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.

As far as I can see, it'll be the first time neither Leeds nor Saints have reached the semis since 1998.

Sheffield to beat Wigan in the final then?

Edited by Just Browny, 11 May 2013 - 04:48 PM.

I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly.